CCU NRS

CCU NRS

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  1. Nurses leaving in droves...

    CCU NRS replied to Trauma-tizedRN's topic in General Nursing

    It is too bad that is hard to find good CNA's let alone CNA's period. I worked med-surg for many years and a good CNA can make all the difference. As a former CNA do you know any friends still holding...

  2. AJN Article Opinions.. "I'm No Angel"

    CCU NRS replied to Trauma-tizedRN's topic in General Nursing

    me either...me too

  3. ICU post op setbacks--please advise....

    CCU NRS replied to McMudda's topic in MICU, SICU

    Does she have any other history, diabetes, copd, etc? The cardiomegaly is not good, but it sounds like you had a competent surgeon. Of course dopamine can handle the pressure problems, but the...

  4. So... I failed. But I am ready to fight further

    CCU NRS replied to jascraft's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Do you know you failed or just think you failed? Most times when it stops at 85 it means you

  5. A word of encouragement

    CCU NRS replied to CCU NRS's topic in General Students

    I remember when I started LPN school I had never worked in the medical field and I scared to death! In LPN we beagn clinicals 3rd week and our first assignement was bathing and am care.

  6. AJN Article Opinions.. "I'm No Angel"

    CCU NRS replied to Trauma-tizedRN's topic in General Nursing

    I apologize for any posts that may have offended or minimized or otherwise taken away from anyone reading these posts. I will end with a better understanding that perhaps there is a problem with...

  7. Something for you guys to look forward to!

    CCU NRS replied to Spazzy Nurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Very Fun!!! I took my wife for our 5th anniversary and now we are going back for our 10th in

  8. Offended by Prayer

    CCU NRS replied to CCU NRS's topic in General Nursing

    well if you read all of the posts you will se that some are definately offended by even the thought of a

  9. Offended by Prayer

    CCU NRS replied to CCU NRS's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, I never really intended to stop praying but many of the posts make good sense so I will

  10. AJN Article Opinions.. "I'm No Angel"

    CCU NRS replied to Trauma-tizedRN's topic in General Nursing

    ok

  11. AJN Article Opinions.. "I'm No Angel"

    CCU NRS replied to Trauma-tizedRN's topic in General Nursing

    hmmmmm you don't have to keep replying if you agree to disagree. Isn't an Angel of mercy one that kills the Pt I don't think that was the actual issue. I think that many of us felt that being called...

  12. Treating a broken hand? Help needed

    CCU NRS replied to Ouch's topic in General Nursing

    Ice pack for the swelling, tylenol for pain and if you don't want to go to ER find a clinic and get it checked out, depending on if it is broken and where the break is you may need a cast etc....

  13. Just Fred

    CCU NRS replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    good

  14. Black November

    CCU NRS replied to sandypinktruck's topic in Nursing Humor

    This one is prett

  15. Something for you guys to look forward to!

    CCU NRS replied to Spazzy Nurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    me either going to vegas again in

  16. Are you ashamed of being a nurse?

    CCU NRS replied to Mijourney's topic in Nursing Career

    Just keep swinging for the fences! I was an LV/PN for 9 years. I had some of the problems that you mention. However in most instances the Pts thought I was an RN and were often surprised to learn I...

  17. Offended by Prayer

    CCU NRS replied to CCU NRS's topic in General Nursing

    I am changing my prayer. I will continue to say a silent prayer over anyone that dies in my presence. As many noted since it is silent there is nothing anyone else can truly do about it or even know...

  18. is this Fate

    CCU NRS replied to CCU NRS's topic in General Nursing

    Bravo!

  19. is this Fate

    CCU NRS posted a topic in General Nursing

    I understand that we all make hundreds of decisions everyday and I am not trying to say that each one was predetermined by some supernatural force etc. What I want to know is looking at your life and...

  20. AJN Article Opinions.. "I'm No Angel"

    CCU NRS replied to Trauma-tizedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well thanks for weighing in, I have been going at it for some time, OP could not believe I was offended by the article. It sounds as if you too thought the author was a little out of

  21. Nurses leaving in droves...

    CCU NRS replied to Trauma-tizedRN's topic in General Nursing

    I do try to be suppostive but, I guess I just can't see anyone allowing themselves to be treated in a manner that is against their own wishes. I have never been so tied to any position that I would...

  22. Nurses leaving in droves...

    CCU NRS replied to Trauma-tizedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Focus on making a difference to one person/Pt at a time. To the Pts you care for if you are making them feel better or educationg or giving them options or helping them to see things in a different...

  23. Is there a need for more male nurses?

    CCU NRS replied to reddgott's topic in General Nursing

    Very well put. Just let me add that I do tend to get asked to help reposition Pts by every nurse on the unit and many go out of their way to ask me rather than a nurse working right next to them...

  24. Offended by Prayer

    CCU NRS replied to CCU NRS's topic in General Nursing

    Not offended 52 Offended 10 Vehemently offended 5 Don't really care either way 6 ps I counted haunting as vehemently offended,

  25. Offended by Prayer

    CCU NRS replied to CCU NRS's topic in General Nursing

    Hello to all. I want to thank everyone for your views, opinions and support or opposition posted with respect and courtesy. I agree with some and disagree with some but always value the opinions of...